Briggs vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Briggs Rank #327
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #327 for Briggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and James mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Briggs and James boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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